Care Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Bayford House Care Home, Rookwood, Stockcross, Newbury RG20 8LB
Salary: £13.30 to £14.30 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (covering day and night shifts on a rota basis)
About the Role
We are partnering with Bayford House Care Home in Stockcross, Newbury—a wonderful facility holding a "Good" CQC rating and an impressive 9.3/10 score on carehome.co.uk—to find a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant. Nestled in leafy landscaped gardens, Bayford House offers residential, respite, nursing, palliative, and Parkinson's care alongside independent living suites, providing a vibrant community where residents enjoy exceptional support.
As a Care Assistant through Supportive Bridge, you will be at the heart of delivering person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You will provide vital physical and emotional support, ensuring residents live a life they truly love.
Key Responsibilities
Support residents with a wide range of requirements, from companionship to personal care.
Observe and manage resident behavior with care, accurately documenting and reporting any changes in line with legislation.
Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them according to their individual care plans.
Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
Maintain accurate care plans in full compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
What We Are Looking For
Motivation, positivity, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a relevant Health and Social Care qualification.
Why Join Through Us at Bayford House?
Competitive Pay: £13.30 to £14.30 per hour on a permanent, full-time contract.
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to instantly draw down up to 40% of your earned wages before payday.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 access to My Healthcare (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support) plus an annual healthcare product allowance of approximately £350.
Enhanced Benefits: Frontline sick pay schemes, a dedicated Menopause Plan, and comprehensive parental leave options.
Daily Perks: Free meals provided on every shift and an interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
Time Off & Rewards: 28 days holiday and long-service milestone rewards (extra holidays, ecards, and financial bonuses).